These resources were produced in Spanish and English with intentionality to respect the community that is being highlighted at Esperanza community Farms, who speak primarily in Spanish.

It is with great pleasure that the Center for Best Practices Education and Training team would like to highlight Esperanza Community Farms (ECF). ECF members are a unique group of farmers, students, and activists interested in changing the world. With intentions to end world hunger- they start by focusing on the land- on an organic farm; where the natural world is ever-present. 

ECF members learn from nature and share in the bountiful produce they receive from their labor.  We invite you to read/hear about their Farm 2 Cafeteria Project where they have partnered with a local high school to bring organic produce to high school students.

They work at creating a healthy, localized food system based on food sovereignty. “Part of being equitable is allowing people to be individuals and to do things in ways that may not align with the status quo but are effective in creating long-term sustainable change.”  

Mireya Gomez-Contreras Co Leader (Co-Lider)

Spotlight on Equity - Esperanza Community Farms - English Version

These resources were produced in Spanish and English with intentionality to respect the community that is being highlighted at Esperanza community Farms, who speak primarily in Spanish.

It is with great pleasure that the Center for Best Practices Education and Training team would like to highlight Esperanza Community Farms (ECF).

ECF members are a unique group of farmers, students, and activists interested in changing the world. With intentions to end world hunger- they start by focusing on the land- on an organic farm; where the natural world is ever-present. ECF members learn from nature and share in the bountiful produce they receive from their labor.  We invite you to read/hear about their Farm 2 Cafeteria Project where they have partnered with a local high school to bring organic produce to high school students.

They work at creating a healthy, localized food system based on food sovereignty. “Part of being equitable is allowing people to be individuals and to do things in ways that may not align with the status quo but are effective in creating long-term sustainable change.”   Mireya Gomez-Contreras Co Leader (Co-Lider)

Spotlight on Equity - Esperanza Community Farms- Espanol version

Our second Spotlight on Equity Conversation was with Morgan McGhee, MPH, RD, Food Corps’ Director of School Nutrition & Leadership. She shared about her background growing up in the south and her career path in Dietetics. It was a delightful conversation in which Morgan’s passion for creating equity in school meals and for Registered Dietitians shined through.

Food Corps is an organization that partners with schools and communities dedicated in nourishing kids, their health, education, and sense of belonging. This comes with the responsibility to practice equitable practices that shift power, resources and access to those most impacted by systemic oppression. She shared the S.H.I.F.T.I.N.G tool [https://foodcorps.org/equity-inclusion/] created by Food Corps to hold themselves accountable to necessary practices that will lead to justice within their own organization. Listen and learn more about equity in action and how you can use these tools and promising practices to create a more just environment as well.

To learn more about Food Corps’ equity initiatives: https://foodcorps.org/equity-inclusion/

Spotlight on Equity - FoodCorps

We recently sat down with Dr. Larissa Estes White, the Executive director of All IN Alameda County. Launched in 2014, ALL IN Alameda County helps Alameda residents meet their basic needs related to food, shelter, safety, healthcare, and access to quality educational and economic empowerment opportunities that promote self-sufficiency. They do this by recognizing the role that racism and discrimination play in creating persistent poverty, especially among communities of color.

ALL IN Alameda County's primary focus has been increasing access to nutritious food. They have worked on this issue in several different ways, including:

 * Leveraging healthcare to increase access to healthy foods by also addressing food insecurity and improving chronic conditions
 * Creating local food farmacies
 * Engaging in neighborhood-based policy and advocacy
 * Developing food recovery programs.

Spotlight on Equity - All in Almeada

Learn about equity practices and policies from school districts across our nation who are making efforts to eliminate disparities. By highlighting these districts and communities, we hope to provide a roadmap for those who are just getting started and for those who wish to do more.

Spotlight on Equity in Child Nutrition